Swedish Company Opens New Eco-Friendly Laundry

Posted April 13, 2018 at 5:45 am



Hr Bjorkmans Entrémattor recently opened a new laundry in the city of Kalix, close to the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. Offering mat services, the company has received several awards for its eco-smart solution laundry system that reuses 98% of water, according to a news release.

Hr Bjorkmans Entrémattor specializes in mat rentals. The mats are cleaned in a patented, biotechnological process, reducing the amount of both water and energy. The system has received several environmental awards, including the EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) Award from the European Commission. The company’s new laundry facility in Kalix will allow it to support customers in the northernmost part of Sweden.

“Having my roots in Kalix, I liked the idea of starting a business here when there was an opportunity,” said Carl-Johan Bjorkman, founder and CEO of Hr Bjorkmans Entrémattor. “I know business is growing in Kalix, people are moving back, unemployment is low and there are many successful businesses. I hope there will be potential for us to expand our business in this part of Sweden.”

Birgitta Larsson, director of trade and industry in Kalix, confirms that the business climate is expanding in Kalix. “We are, of course, very satisfied that Hr Bjorkmans Entrémattor is establishing a new business in Kalix. The sustainable circular business model of the company is a concept of the future that certainly will be inspiring to others.”

Birgitta Johansson, manager of the trade association in Kalix, also had positive thoughts on the new laundry facility. “We have a wide range of businesses in Kalix, which increases the possibilities to cooperate and grow in different clusters. We are very pleased that Hr Bjorkmans Entrémattor chose Kalix, a great starting point for conquering customers in this area around the Northern Arctic Circle.”

For more information, contact Hr Bjorkmans Entrémattor at +46.923.123.33 or go to www.hrbjorkman.se.

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